Tezzbuzz Desk: After sugar, now the rising prices of jaggery has also increased the concern of the common people. Before the start of the festive season, the prices of jaggery have increased rapidly in major producing states including Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. This may have a direct impact on the prices of sweets, laddus and other traditional dishes in the coming days.
The price of jaggery in Mumbai APMC on 25 August 2026 will be around 80 to 100 rupees per kg Was recorded. There is a difference in prices according to different quality and customers may have to pay more than this in the retail market.
Prices increased by 30 percent
According to the report, during the last two weeks in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, the prices of jaggery have increased by about Rs. Increase up to 25 percent It has happened. At the same time, businessmen and people associated with the industry say that in August, the prices of jaggery across the country will be around Rs. 25 to 30 percent Has increased till.
The impact of the rise in the prices of jaggery has come at a time when the season of many festivals including Rakshabandhan is about to begin. In such a situation, due to increase in the cost of jaggery used in making sweets and traditional food items, the finished products may also become expensive.
Impact of low availability of sugarcane
According to experts, the availability of sugarcane is expected to be less next year. For this reason, there has been increased pressure on the prices of jaggery in the market. The prices of jaggery and sugar are directly related to the availability of sugarcane. There is little hope of a major fall in prices until new production begins in October.
Traders believe that if the availability of sugarcane is less as expected then the impact of high prices of jaggery will be affected. by 2027 Can be seen.
Sweets can become expensive during festivals
The biggest impact of the increase in the price of jaggery can be on the sweets business. If the cost of sweets, laddus and other traditional dishes made from jaggery increases, the shopkeepers can pass the burden on the customers.
That is, if the prices of jaggery remain at this level in the coming festivals, then people may have to spend more money than before to buy sweets. At present, the market is keeping an eye on the new crop and new production starting from October.